Category Archives: People
Stupid Things People Say To Families Formed Through International Adoption #38
We were in the grocery store. My daughter was a toddler. A elderly woman approached us. “Is your husband Chinese?” “No,” I said. “Then you adopted her?” “Yes,” I smiled. “Ewww. I could never do that.” I hugged my daughter … Continue reading
Peace For Whitney
I was always pulling for her. Always hoping she’d find some peace. I just didn’t want it to be this way. Such an amazing voice. Classic. Beautiful. Pure. Rest in peace, Whitney. We will miss you.
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Where In The World Are The Kindness Police When You Need Them?
The head football coach of the New York Jets, Rex Ryan, is under scrutiny by the NFL after telling a fan to “Shut the f— up!” as the team walked off the field at half-time. The coach is under scrutiny … Continue reading
Filed under Observations, People, Soapbox
Thanks For Reminding Me, Andy Rooney, That Writers Never Die
A crotchety curmudgeon. A war-time journalist for the U.S. Army. A humorist. A somewhat reluctant television personality. A former news correspondent. A husband. A father. A writer. I had a love/hate relationship with Andy Rooney. He made me laugh. He … Continue reading
It Was A Scene Straight Out Of My Cousin Vinny. And Jane Lived To Tell About It.
He showed up more than an hour before traffic court opened. Rolling Stones t-shirt. Scruffy beard. Work boots. I wondered why he was sitting outside the door so early. The only reason I was so early was because my son … Continue reading
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6-Year-Old Retires…..Whaaaaa?
This just in! Six-year-old Eden Wood is retiring from….. beauty pageants. After all, she’s competed in over 300 already. Call it burn-out. Call it been-there-done-that. Whatever the reason, she’s done. Oh. Wait. Maybe pageants will interfere with her book tour. … Continue reading
Filed under children, Observations, People
I Can’t Help It. I Just Have To Ask.
I told myself I wouldn’t give this subject any more airplay than it’s already received. But I can’t help myself. I’m confused about three things. 1. How could the jury find Casey Anthony guilty of lying to the police about … Continue reading
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Jane Goes Undercover. It’s Going To Be An Interesting Summer.
A little background, if I may: I began swimming competitively when I was about 9 years old. Apparently, I had a little talent in the sport. I made it to national meets by the time I was 13. I … Continue reading
Filed under All In A Day's Work, Observations, People
Imagine A History Teacher Making History
“Imagine a history teacher making history.” — Christa McAuliffe January 28th marks a day when I can remember exactly where I was in 1986. I was a college student, studying to be a teacher. I was at my apartment, between … Continue reading
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Dear Lady At Kohl’s
Dear Lady-at-Kohl’s-with-your-19-items-one-of-which-needed-a-price-check, You can’t say you didn’t see me coming. We made eye contact. Just after I said to my boys, “Come on boys. Let’s get going.” You see, they’re little boys. And they dawdle. And daydream. But we had … Continue reading
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